NOT LISTED FOR SALE

78 Lake Ave Leicester, MA 01524

Estimated Value: $596,000 - $679,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,185 Sq Ft
$284/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 31, 2025

Last sale price $625,000 $286 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,796 / mo

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Medical Services
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Golf Course Community
  • Lake View
  • Deck

About This Home

As of July 2025

Enjoy full-recreation waterfront living on scenic Lake Sargent! This 3-bed, 3-bath home offers stunning lake views, a private dock, and direct water access for boating, fishing, swimming, and year-round fun. The spacious great room features hardwood floors with intricate inlays and sliders to a large deck—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A beautiful spiral staircase leads to the second-floor primary suite, complete with a private balcony overlooking the lake, walk-in closets, full bath, and a loft ideal for a home office or reading nook. The updated kitchen boasts granite countertops and stainless appliances. Located on a quiet dead-end street just minutes from Worcester, this year-round retreat offers peaceful lake life with convenient commuter access. A rare opportunity—don’t miss it!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Phillip Olivo

P & H Property Consulting, Inc. Listed on: 05/22/2025

Co-Listed By

Heidi Olivo

P & H Property Consulting, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Shawn DeMarzo

Venture

Venture

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,296

Year Built

  • Built in 1934

Lot Details

  • 6,861 Sq Ft Lot
  • Private Waterfront
  • Level Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R2

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Pond
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,185 Sq Ft Home
  • Insulated Windows
  • Insulated Doors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Block Basement Construction

Parking

  • 3 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Mooring
  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near public transit and schools

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:19A B:00000E9 L:0,1558165

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,296

Year Built

Built in 1934

Lot Details

6,861 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Contemporary
  • Year Built: 1934
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Door Features: Insulated Doors
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Basement: Partial, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2185
  • Living Area: 2185
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN5057
  • MAIN SO: AN7801

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block, Irregular
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Navigable Water, Lake, Pond, Frontage, Access, Direct Access, Other (See Remarks), Lake/Pond, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private)
  • Waterfront YN: Yes
  • Waterview Flag: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Pellet Stove
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Other
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:19A B:00000E9 L:0,1558165
  • Zoning: R2
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Gentle Sloping, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6861
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6296

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • Waterview: Dock/Mooring, Lake, Pond, Private

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2025
Closed on
Jul 31, 2025
Sold by
Marcello Aimee and Bjork Christopher R
Bought by
Lachapelle Richard and Frantantonio Michelle A
Seller's Agent
Phillip Olivo
P & H Property Consulting, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Shawn DeMarzo
Venture
List Price
$649,900
Sold Price
$625,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-3.83%
Views
67
Current Estimated Value
$621,331

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,669
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.80%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Outstanding Balance
$496,528
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$124,803

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 26, 2022
Closed on
Dec 14, 2022
Sold by
Scribner Properties Llc
Bought by
Marcello Aimee M and Bjork Christopher R
Seller's Agent
Renee Prunier
Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Shawn Towle
ERA Key Realty Services
List Price
$629,900
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$104,900
-16.65%
Views
118

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.85%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2020
Sold by
Johnson Carl J and Us Bank Na Tr
Bought by
Scribner Properties Llc
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lachapelle Richard $625,000 --
Lachapelle Richard $625,000 --
Marcello Aimee M $525,000 None Available
Marcello Aimee $525,000 None Available
Marcello Aimee M $525,000 None Available
Scribner Properties Llc $103,000 None Available
Scribner Properties Llc $103,000 None Available
Scribner Properties Llc $103,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lachapelle Richard $500,000
Closed Lachapelle Richard $500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Sold $625,000 -3.8% $286 / Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2025 05/22/25 For Sale $649,900 +23.8% $297 / Sq Ft
12/15/2022 12/15/22 Sold $525,000 -4.5% $240 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/21/2022 11/21/22 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2022 11/01/22 Price Changed $550,000 -3.5% $252 / Sq Ft
10/14/2022 10/14/22 Price Changed $569,900 -0.9% $261 / Sq Ft
10/04/2022 10/04/22 Price Changed $575,000 -4.2% $263 / Sq Ft
09/21/2022 09/21/22 Price Changed $599,900 -4.8% $275 / Sq Ft
08/26/2022 08/26/22 For Sale $629,900 -- $288 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,296 $534,900 $148,400 $386,500
2024 $6,025 $480,100 $134,600 $345,500
2023 $5,769 $448,600 $134,600 $314,000
2022 $5,056 $361,400 $128,400 $233,000
2021 $5,147 $340,200 $117,300 $222,900
2020 $4,458 $299,000 $108,700 $190,300
2019 $4,298 $285,000 $99,600 $185,400
2018 $4,315 $268,200 $99,600 $168,600
2017 $3,677 $237,500 $68,800 $168,700
2016 $3,353 $225,000 $74,300 $150,700
2015 $3,272 $225,000 $74,300 $150,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73378864

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: LEIC-000019AE000009

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